if you had 6 k to spend on your e30 what would u do to it !!

[e30geezer]

hi, zoners if you had a spare 6 k to invest on your e30 what mods would you choose , on my 325ise i would have bare shell rebuild and paint / refurb of wheels / uprated suspension all round / and some performance engine work, new lights , and exhaust system/ leather recaro's . what would you do guy's !!

[Chaos]

(this aint gonna be a popular choice)

id spend the money on something else.
i love e30's but im a realist and i wudnt spend that sorta money on mods / parts etc for one.

[e30geezer]

(this aint gonna be a popular choice)

id spend the money on something else.
i love e30's but im a realist and i wudnt spend that sorta money on mods / parts etc for one.

i know but just for fun if somebody handed you 6k to spend what would you do to it.

[johnono]

on an e30.. hmm

1. Full 3.0 turbo converion (probly 6 g anyway )
2. leather retrim aԚ´la Bootyman (minus the tvԚ´s)
3. brembros all over the place
4. we are talkin about doing this on an m3 right
5. all the extras that were ever conceived for an e30 elec. or mechan.
6. fully fully comp ins. with batman cover (sheeilds )
7. wings and a jet engine.. oops ive lost the plot again

[e30geezer]

on an e30.. hmm

1. Full 3.0 turbo converion (probly 6 g anyway )
2. leather retrim aԚ´la Bootyman (minus the tvԚ´s)
3. brembros all over the place
4. we are talkin about doing this on an m3 right
5. all the extras that were ever conceived for an e30 elec. or mechan.
6. fully fully comp ins. with batman cover (sheeilds )
7. wings and a jet engine.. oops ive lost the plot again

wouldnt that be just fine a 3.0 turbo conversion wow that would be quick, cheers

[6potWil6pot]

(this aint gonna be a popular choice)

id spend the money on something else.
i love e30's but im a realist and i wudnt spend that sorta money on mods / parts etc for one.

I DID spend the Ԛ£ on something else!

But if i kept my car i would have done,

1: Air Con
2: Some decent suspension that isnt too harsh but still handles well
3: E36 rack or some other kinda quick rack
4: Some decent, well thought out sound proofing to give it a bit more refinement
5: M-tech II kit
6: M52 engine swap with the change

[e30geezer]

(this aint gonna be a popular choice)

id spend the money on something else.
i love e30's but im a realist and i wudnt spend that sorta money on mods / parts etc for one.

I DID spend the Ԛ£ on something else!

But if i kept my car i would have done,

1: Air Con
2: Some decent suspension that isnt too harsh but still handles well
3: E36 rack or some other kinda quick rack
4: Some decent, well thought out sound proofing to give it a bit more refinement
5: M-tech II kit
6: M52 engine swap with the change

hi mate , what e30 model did you have before,

[johnono]

will had a lovley 2.5 s52 conv. minter as well(sorry son, salt and all that )

[6potWil6pot]

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... pic&t=4778

That was mine until a few months ago, and i gave it up for a Fiesta Coupe!

[e30geezer]

will had a lovley 2.5 s52 conv. minter as well(sorry son, salt and all that )

was it the red one advertsed on ebay?

[6potWil6pot]

Mine did sell on ebay yeah, could have been!

[e30geezer]

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... pic&t=4778

That was mine until a few months ago, and i gave it up for a Fiesta Coupe!

that's a sweet e30 very clean, how did she drive with the conversion, must have been really nice!!

[6potWil6pot]

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... pic&t=4778

That was mine until a few months ago, and i gave it up for a Fiesta Coupe!

that's a sweet e30 very clean, how did she drive with the conversion, must have been really nice!!

Handled well, cracked 0-60 in 6.2 according to the G-tech. Revved to 7k with a chip too. Not a car id forget in a hurry!

[e30geezer]

Mine did sell on ebay yeah, could have been!

i thought so , i nearly bought it., but was let down on an e30 318is i was selling so i didn't bid as i was not sure if i could sell mine in time, what did she make in the end?

[e30geezer]

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... pic&t=4778

That was mine until a few months ago, and i gave it up for a Fiesta Coupe!

that's a sweet e30 very clean, how did she drive with the conversion, must have been really nice!!

Handled well, cracked 0-60 in 6.2 according to the G-tech. Revved to 7k with a chip too. Not a car id forget in a hurry!

man that sound's really good i bet you miss it.

[6potWil6pot]

All in the past now so it made "around" the figure of Ԛ£3500.


I miss the awsome power the most, it just went in any gear. Im devestated i didnt do a burnout before i sold it, that eats at me sometimes....

[e30geezer]

All in the past now so it made "around" the figure of Ԛ£3500.


I miss the awsome power the most, it just went in any gear. Im devestated i didnt do a burnout before i sold it, that eats at me sometimes....

ha, ha, i think it was a bargain , how fast did you see on the clock with the conversion?

[6potWil6pot]

I only saw 145ish when racing a Skoda RS thing, i never maxxed it out either!

[e30geezer]

I only saw 145ish when racing a Skoda RS thing, i never maxxed it out either!

wow!! how much did the work cost to do? was it complicated, and how long did it take , sorry about all the question's i just find it quite an intresting project.

[M5pilot]

6k eh?

I'd spent it because it makes one hell of a car ut of the E30.

If I were to keep the M20 engine it would be
- 6 branch
- Dbilas Throttle Bodies
- 2.8 conversion
- POrted Head with 288 cam
- Stand Alone management to get everything running perfecto

You would see 240+ bhp with the above and the noise it make qould frighten most M3's including the E46.

Otherwise it would have to be e34 M5 engine, e36 3.2/3.0 engine or 4.4 V8 engine.

Suspension wise it would be the bargain price H&R kit @ Ԛ£360, short shifter and poly bushes here and there.

Obvioulsy I would be doing alot of the work myself to be able to get the above options into 6k.

[6potWil6pot]

I only saw 145ish when racing a Skoda RS thing, i never maxxed it out either!

wow!! how much did the work cost to do? was it complicated, and how long did it take , sorry about all the question's i just find it quite an intresting project.

It isnt that hard apparently, a few zoners are attempting 24v conversions. Take a look in the tech section!

I bought it like that so i never did any real work on it!

[e30geezer]

6k eh?

I'd spent it because it makes one hell of a car ut of the E30.

If I were to keep the M20 engine it would be
- 6 branch
- Dbilas Throttle Bodies
- 2.8 conversion
- POrted Head with 288 cam
- Stand Alone management to get everything running perfecto

You would see 240+ bhp with the above and the noise it make qould frighten most M3's including the E46.

Otherwise it would have to be e34 M5 engine, e36 3.2/3.0 engine or 4.4 V8 engine.

Suspension wise it would be the bargain price H&R kit @ Ԛ£360, short shifter and poly bushes here and there.

Obvioulsy I would be doing alot of the work myself to be able to get the above options into 6k.

man that sounds like a great project , imagine being able to do this what a laugh , would certainly make a great winter project, and fantastic being able to do most of it yourself.

[e30geezer]

I only saw 145ish when racing a Skoda RS thing, i never maxxed it out either!

wow!! how much did the work cost to do? was it complicated, and how long did it take , sorry about all the question's i just find it quite an intresting project.

It isnt that hard apparently, a few zoners are attempting 24v conversions. Take a look in the tech section!

I bought it like that so i never did any real work on it!

will do mate, will you get another e30 .

[6potWil6pot]

will do mate, will you get another e30 .

Probably not

Ive had three and i decided to move on.

[e30geezer]

will do mate, will you get another e30 .

Probably not

Ive had three and i decided to move on.

no worries, at least you treid em and had some fun eh?

[6potWil6pot]

Yeah loved my time with em, always wanted one since i was a kid.

Maybe i'll get another once ive relocated to a nice part of the world, but we'll see!

[e30geezer]

Yeah loved my time with em, always wanted one since i was a kid.

Maybe i'll get another once ive relocated to a nice part of the world, but we'll see!

good on yer' mate .

[A1BMW325iSport]

Full Hartge engine package, 5 stud hub conversion and a set of Rondell x-spoke alloys

[Rearwheel_nick]

erm
acid bath replace the rust with new metal.
spray it white.
carbon fibre everything where possible
get a nice 2.0 4pot (some other companies engine like a XE)
rollcage



but id never spend Ԛ£6k on it unless it was on stuff i knew i could just sell and get my cash back.

[e30geezer]

Full Hartge engine package, 5 stud hub conversion and a set of Rondell x-spoke alloys

very sweet, i love the idea of this one.

[e30geezer]

erm
acid bath replace the rust with new metal.
spray it white.
carbon fibre everything where possible
get a nice 2.0 4pot (some other companies engine like a XE)
rollcage



but id never spend Ԛ£6k on it unless it was on stuff i knew i could just sell and get my cash back.

very good, sounds fun.

[e30_Turbo]

I'd stick a turbo on.....ow wait a min....I'm already doing that

Not cost anywhere near Ԛ£6k.....yet

For Ԛ£6k I'd want....

Coilovers.....y not.....fully adjustable KW Varient 2
Suspension geometery checked and sorted
All rust chopped out and replaced
Respray
M-tech 2 kit
rebuilt engine/gearbox and diff using the best parts.

and I think that would be it, doubt you'd get much more for Ԛ£6k!!

[Cotty]

hi, zoners if you had a spare 6 k to invest on your e30 what mods would you choose ,

Open Hartge cataloge phone Birds and throw the lot at them, anything left then respray and rustproofing

[millsy81]

I would fully restore it !! Full engine rebuild,fresh panels and respray and maybe do the interior if need be!! QUESTION : I have just replaced and upgrade my suspension all round and had to lower it 30mm(didnt want to lower it but it was the min lowering on the deal)it seems like the front is high than the back but i also replaced the rear beam bushes could this have anything to do with it? thanks danny

[jonb]

if i was mental, and had loads of money and had to spend 6k on an e30....

ummm. not sure. only engine and tastefull exterior mods.

to be honest, i would buy a nice e30 and get it restored. but this will probably surpass the 6k mark.

giving thousands of pounds to bexley seems mental in my opinion. remember.... the e30 isnt about going fast(ie trying to keep up with a new 330i). its about laughs, and a little bit of kudos.